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Falafel Street Cafe Serves Adam Macbale’s Family-Favorite Middle Eastern Comfort Food
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Falafel Street Cafe Serves Adam Macbale’s Family-Favorite Middle Eastern Comfort Food

The Alphabet District walk-up window gives Macbale a front-row seat to the decline and return of Northwest 21st Avenue’s nightlife.

By Joanna HouDecember 02, 2025 at 2:53 pm PST

What We’re Cooking This Week: Celery and Walnut Salad With Sharp Cheddar and Caramelized Dates
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What We’re Cooking This Week: Celery and Walnut Salad With Sharp Cheddar and Caramelized Dates

“What sounds like an 8-year-old boy’s nightmare is a 55-year-old’s dream.”

By Jim DixonDecember 02, 2025 at 1:48 pm PST

Reeva Closes Indefinitely After Co-Owner Is Denied Reentry to the United States
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Reeva Closes Indefinitely After Co-Owner Is Denied Reentry to the United States

Roberto Hernandez Guerrero was advised he could attend his final immigration hearing in Mexico and still return to his family and business.

By Andrew JankowskiNovember 25, 2025 at 5:18 pm PST

Portland Entertainers Use Their Talents to Fight Food Insecurity
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Portland Entertainers Use Their Talents to Fight Food Insecurity

Comedians, DJs and drag queens are pitching in to help the state’s food banks catch up from the federal government shutdown.

By Andrew JankowskiNovember 25, 2025 at 4:40 pm PST

Dinner and a Show: Where to Support Entertainers Helping Hungry Portlanders
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Dinner and a Show: Where to Support Entertainers Helping Hungry Portlanders

And if you are a hungry Portlander, these folks should be able to help fill you up for the holidays.

By Andrew JankowskiNovember 25, 2025 at 4:28 pm PST

What We’re Cooking This Week: Blood Orange Cranberry Relish
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What We’re Cooking This Week: Blood Orange Cranberry Relish

This Thanksgiving helper harkens back to a time before Cuisinart.

By Jim DixonNovember 25, 2025 at 4:24 pm PST

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Drink

OLCC Rejects Grocers’ Bid to Sell Booze-Based Canned Cocktails


Rogue Ale & Spirits Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy


Can Can’s Paris Theatre Is Old Town’s Diamond in the Rough


Vietnamese Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge After Ours Pleases Every Sense


Turning Tables: Madrina Cocina and El Trompo del Diablo Add to Portland’s Mouthwatering Mexican Food Scene


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